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Best of Asia Hosted Luxury Journey
LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Explora III.
- Dates
- March 12, 2028 – March 21, 2028
- Ship
- Explora III · Explora Journeys
- Published price
- See current pricing
Sailing snapshot
This 9-night ocean sailing runs from Hong Kong, China to Tokyo, Japan and lists 7 distinct stops. It is a hosted LGBTQ+ group within a regular sailing, so the group experience and wider ship run side by side.
Trip overview
KelliGregg Travel’s nine-night hosted journey sails Explora III from Hong Kong to Tokyo, with an overnight in Shanghai and calls at Shimonoseki, Kochi, Osaka, and Toba. Cocktail parties, hosted dinners, and a private group excursion add community to Explora’s all-suite luxury—less velvet rope, more very well-stocked minibar.
Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed September 7, 2026.
Program itinerary
- 1Hong Kong, China
- 2Shanghai, China (overnight)
- 3Shimonoseki, Japan
- 4Kochi, Japan
- 5Osaka, Japan
- 6Toba (Ise), Japan
- 7Tokyo, Japan
Confirm the current daily itinerary with Explora Journeys before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.
Price and availability
See current pricing
Pricing note: KelliGregg Travel has not published suite fares for this hosted journey. Enquire for a current quote, occupancy basis, deposit schedule, and category availability before making travel plans.
Availability note: KelliGregg Travel currently offers an enquiry and reservation path but does not publish suite prices or live category inventory on the trip page.
Fares can change and may exclude taxes, fees, airfare, transfers, or single supplements. Confirm the final total with the operator before booking.
Is this sailing a good fit?
Who it tends to suit
LGBTQ+ families, multigenerational travelers, and adults who value an established hosted community and a broad trip mix.
What the trip feels like
Community-centered and welcoming, with the guest mix and programming changing between family and adult-only departures.
Operator profile reviewed September 13, 2026 from the KelliGregg Travel current vacations and reservation path.
About the operator
KelliGregg Travel grew from R Family Vacations and offers both LGBTQ+ family vacations and adult-only travel. Its published program includes hosted groups, full river charters, ocean cruises, tours, and personal travel planning, with the guest mix and onboard rhythm changing from one departure to the next.
Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed September 7, 2026.
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